The Fiction We Live

Long Time No See

2012-01-11T17:03:00.000-07:00

Ive been away for what seems like forever, before and and after the holidays.

I hope everyone had a wonderful time with family and friends and a wonderful New Year.

I'll be back soon for sure, once I get settled back into life after the hustle and bustle!

Have a fantastic week Kiddos!

XO. Kyla

DIY- Framed Pegboard

2011-11-07T16:06:00.000-07:00

I made these little babies over a month ago but forgot to post about it!

My Dad and I were getting supplies from the hardware store and I came upon a pile of scraps from the cutting area. One of which being a great sized piece of Peg Board. They gave it to us for $1.00!!

So when we had some time we cut it to fit my space, and I had some extra pieces left over.

You will need:

Any amount of Inespensive Frames

Peg Board cut to fit

Peg Board Hanging Accessories

We cut the pegboard down to fit inside some inexpensive 8 1/2 x 11 frames.

Take out the glass from the frames, replace with the pegboard.

Insert your Pegboard accessories, then replace the back of your frame.

Easy As Pie!!

Some of the pictures below are some fun ways to use your DIY Frames. I personally have them displaying my keys. However I think they would be fun to display in your Craft Room, Kids Rooms, Kitchen's or Entry Ways.

The possibilities are endless!

Happy Crafting!

XO. Kyla

The Suitcase

2011-11-02T22:38:00.000-06:00

When my friends little one was born, I has this fun idea to put him in this adorable little vintage suitcase I found. Selina, was just as cool with it, and we took a few shots when he turned 6 weeks old.

Fast forward to autumn this year and we brought the suitcase with us to a much needed catch up visit!

Mason is now a Year and Two Months old.

He is far to big for the suitcase but he made go for it just for us!

He's such a little ham.

XO. Kyla

DIY - Glow In The Dark Mason Jars

2011-11-01T16:05:00.002-06:00

I was asked last night via Instagram (@onelatenight) if I
could do a quick DIY for these Glowing Mason Jars.
Honestly, they are as easy as can be!

Last night I made a snap decision to give out candy, as I originally wasn't going to be home. That left me with very little time to decorate the front step. I didn't have time to carve a pumpkin and needed something to define the steps for the kids, that was also festive.

Supplies:

Mason Jars

Glow Stick Bracelets

Scissors

Plastic Groccery Bag

Paper Towel

I had a bunch of those $1.50 tubes of Glow stick bracelets from Michaels, and 4 Mason Jars in various sizes. I placed all of my Mason Jars in the sink, and seperated my glow bracelets by color.

**The Blue and Green glow the brightest so make sure to place at least one of each color in each jar.

Crack all of the bracelets to release the color glow. Slowly and carefully over the sink cut off a tiny end piece and place it cut side down into the jar. I cut each glowstick over the sink into a plastic groccery bag to allow for easy cleanup. If there is any spray have a paper towel handy..

Do this for all colors and spread them out evenly between the amount of jars you have.

Once you have all bracelets cut, grab hold to the uncut ends sticking out of the jar and shake them back and forth inside making contact with the sides. You will start to see little droplets forming all over the edges. Eventually over time any excess will form along the bottom of the jar.

The Jars will glow for about 6 hours at a good brightness. Some may even glow for a little longer.

I hope you have a chace to add a few glow jars to your next event! It's a super inexpensive decoration, that will get a lot of attention.

Happy Crafting, from the girl with the Blue Hair!

I wore it for the whole 12 kids that came to get candy last night.

haha.

XO. Kyla

Halloween Cupcakes!

2011-10-31T17:02:00.001-06:00

We had a little Halloween Party on Saturday, so of course I had to make some cupcakes!

Skull and Cross Bones: Vanilla Funfetti Cake, Filled with Milk Chocolate,

Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, piped with a Skull.

Bloody Brain: Vanilla Cake, Filled with Pure'ed Strawberries,

Piped Pink Cream Cheese Frosting Brains.

Grown Up Worms In Dirt: Chocolate Cake, Filled with Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, Dipped in Oreo Crumbs. Topped with a Gummy worm, marinated in Vodka.

Just enough Sugary Spookiness.

XO. Kyla

Ps. I Have been So MIA as of late I just started a new job (finally) and it's been taking up a lot of my time. I'm going to continue with the 30 Day blog Challenge right away here. Then start my daily blog topics that I've been meaning to do when that is all finished :)

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T16:35:00.000-06:00

*The little baby in this photo is my Great x3 Grandma. I found the picture, and thought it was just the right kind of spooky.

XO. Kyla

Day 7: 20 Things That I Love

2011-10-12T21:29:00.000-06:00

I love the 10 little Fingers and 10 Little Toes that make up each of these little babies.

Here they are posing with their gorgeous mommas.

Perhaps this is cheating, but I can't help it.

I want to snuggle them like crazy when I see them!

I'll do another variation of this question later on in the month, promise.

XO. Kyla

Thanksgiving Instagram Recap

2011-10-11T23:42:00.001-06:00

Thanksgiving was a lovely time. Caught up with family and had some great food.

I played a lot of hide and seek, and wore a lot of plaid!

Ps. You can find me on Instagram @onelatenight.

XO. Kyla

Day 6: The Meaning Behind Your Blog Name

2011-10-11T22:08:00.000-06:00

The Fiction We Live.

I chose this name for a few reasons. When I first started my blog, I was in a weird state. I totally took myself out of the real world, and was not ok. If you listen to the songs below, and you have ever experienced love with loss; it really takes on a deeper meaning.

I needed an outlet, and something social to do.
I didn’t want to leave the house, let alone smile.
So when I didn’t have to work I sat around the house, and tried to create.

As I progressed, and started to feel normal again I realized that it was very fitting, almost a play on words. A blog is a place where you can be anything you want to be! If you’re shy, it’s an outlet. If you’re outgoing, it’s a place to inspire others. I still think that I’m finding my niche’ as a whole, but I’m very much in a different place now, then I was when I first started.

I do really try and keep all of the content upbeat and pretty! It’s sometimes not a very accurate reflection, of how I’m really feeling. However it’s easier to come across to others as being my normal self, rather than that small part of me that is just feeling down. I feel like it takes too much energy to be grumpy.

It’s hard to believe how much one experience can really define your life, and takes you in a totally different direction.
If one more person told me to “keep my chin up” I was going to flip.

Now; I know I have grown. I still carry that life changing moment with me; but I can’t let it define me anymore. It’s not worth it.
It may have been, but now it needs to be part of my past.

So that very vague description is how I chose my Blog name.
It was a part of my past, and is my future.

XO. Kyla

Day 5: Something That Makes You Laugh!

2011-10-10T23:40:00.000-06:00

Daily Grace

Grace is 100% amazingly funny. If I could befriend her I would.

The language on this video is more grown up at times, just so you know.

I chose this video as a jumping off point, I have watched every video in her You Tube Stream.

I love each one for different reasons.

So I shall share this one with you, in the hope that you will check out more.

XO. Kyla

Day 4: Share A Picture From Your Day

2011-10-09T23:34:00.000-06:00

Today's photo is a shot of my Brother and I.

We were at our second Thanksgiving Dinner of the season with our Dad's side of the family.

We played with the kids at this little park for the majority of the time.

I don't think we have taken a shot of us together for about 3 years.

So long overdue for sure :)

XO. Kyla

Day 3: Look Up Your Horoscope, How Accurate Is It?

2011-10-09T02:06:00.000-06:00

I'd have to say that the horoscope is pretty accurate!

I started a new job today, that has a great possibility of advancement.

So I'm going to keep positive, and not jump all over it.

If it's meant to be, it's meant to be.

XO. Kyla

Day 2: Put Your Tunes On Shuffle, List 10 First Songs.

2011-10-08T00:44:00.000-06:00

Honestly if you take one song away from this list

(mind you they are all very good) choose My Pony - Daniel Wesley.

This song is a cover of Pony by Ginuwine. You know that 90's hit?

It's been reworked by Daniel, and it is probably the sexiest version I have ever heard.
I'm allowed to say sexy now, because I'm a grown up!
Seriously I'm including a You Tube video of the song below.
You're Welcome.

*Heart Palpitations*

XO. Kyla

Day 1: A Picture with 15 Facts.

2011-10-07T01:04:00.001-06:00

Ps. This is for the 30 Day Blog Challenge I talked about last post :)

1 down, 29 to go.

XO. Kyla

School Photo Flashback!

2011-10-06T03:49:00.001-06:00

BLOG NEWS:

I'm going to be having some new daily feature posts coming up starting on Monday to get on more of a schedule, and I'm going to start a 30 Day Blog Challenge tomorrow. I've seen a bunch floating around and I have put together a list of my favorite questions from a few lists.

Have a lovely Night!

I hope these give you the urge to dig though those old boxes and find

your own, and at the very least a giggle :)

XO. Kyla

The Changing Leaves Are Here!

2011-10-02T22:29:00.000-06:00

XO. Kyla

Custom Embroidered Plush Cameras

2011-09-29T15:41:00.000-06:00

A lovely teacher from a High School contacted me to make some Custom Embroidered Plush Camera's for her Yearbook Club Students, to use when they were out and about.

The phrase was perfect and fit lovely!

I think they turned out pretty darn cute, along with their School Colors!

XO. Kyla

Paige Paints

2011-09-20T16:07:00.001-06:00

Then after the mess, it was of course Bath Time!

Momma and Paige are currently away. I stayed behind to watch their pup Rosco!

He's cute, and extra cuddly. Also he's very much ok with sitting there while I take pictures of him. Which is always a plus :)

Have a happy Tuesday Kiddos!

XO. Kyla

The A-Z Of Me

2011-09-19T21:09:00.000-06:00

I've been seeing these cute little lists all over the place, and meant to write it up last week when I popped onto Mandy's Blog. So here it goes...

A. Age: 27
B. Bed size: Twin
C. Chore that you hate: Laundry! I love the smell and the idea of clean clothes, but the folding and hanging normally never happens.

D. Dogs: Adore, I've had two throughout my life, and loved them to bits!

E. Essential start to your day: Email on my IPhone.

F. Favorite color: I could never choose just one! Aqua, Mustard Yellow, Avocado, Raspberry and Glitter haha.
G. Gold or Silver: Silver, or Gold if it's Nautical related.

H. Height: 5"6

I. Instruments you play: I Can sing pretty well, and I play a mean Drum Set in the form of Rock Band. So that kinda counts I suppose.

J. Job title: Handmade Designer, Freelance Photographer.

K. Kids: Nopers! I do have two beautiful kiddos in my life that belong to two equally beautiful friends. I get to be an unrelated auntie!
L. Live: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

M. Mother’s name: Loretta

N. Nicknames: I have never had a nickname. My mom called me "sweetie bum" as a child. I guess that counts. I was told by friends that my name was so "unique" that I didn't need one. Lamerz lol
O. Overnight hospital stays: Probably one or two.

P. Pet peeves: Bad drivers, Post Office Lines and Empty Toilet Paper Rolls.

Q. Quote from a movie: "Can we turn our beds in to Bunk Beds? It will give us so much extra space in our room to do activities!" - Step Brothers.
R. Right or left handed: Righty Tighty!

S. Siblings: 1 younger brother.
U. Underwear: What is there to say, I wear it, It's breath taking, and they are probably plaid.

V. Vegetable you hate: Honestly I really don't think there is a vegetable that I hate. I do however dislike too many Red Onions in a salad, as I think it overpowers everything else.

W. What makes you run late: My ability to go to bed at a decent hour, always sets me up for failure haha, or my hair.

X. X-Rays you’ve had: Teeth, Ankle, Chest, Wrist, Arm, Foot. I had an ultrasound on my foot once too, that was a weird moment.

Y. Yummy food that you make: Cupcakes, obviously. Pasta, BBQ, Cookies, Potato Salad and Risotto.

Z. Zoo animal: Giraffe, Elephant, and Hippo!

If you end up creating your own list, leave a link in the comments and I'll come and check it out too!

XO. Kyla

This Is What Happens At 2:30 AM

2011-09-17T02:43:00.000-06:00

How obnoxious.

I'm a spaz, what can I say!

haha.

Happy late late Friday Night; or should I say early early Saturday Morning.

XO. Kyla

Spending The Day With Paige.

2011-09-15T11:10:00.001-06:00

I brought over these Winnie the Pooh stickers that I found while cleaning out my Craft Room this week. Paige has never played with a sticker, and the fact that they were Pooh Bear kept her busy for over an hour!

The very first picture is now what she does when you say "smile" haha.

She has a stuffed Pooh Bear and she loves it to death, and she calls it "Pooooooooooo" which is adorable.

Good Chat! I'm going to go see if I can make some Jam now ;)

XO. Kyla

Scrumptious

2011-09-13T12:53:00.000-06:00

Today I popped outside to get the mail, and suddenly ran into a previous next door neighbour!

Might I add that I was still wearing my pajamas, fuzzy slippers, and the not so cleanest of hair.

Classy lady over here.

Anyway, we spent some time catching up, talking about her family. I used to babysit all three of her children, and the youngest is now in Gr.12 it made me feel really old!

As she was about to leave she let me have one of the several bags of Crab Apples that she had just picked off a tree in her area. Amazing.

So on thursday, I'm going to attempt to make some Crab Apple Jelly.

Lets see how that goes!

For now some of them shall look pretty in pyrex.

I hope this little post gets you into the fall spirit!

XO. Kyla

Happy Birthday Mason!

2011-08-31T20:40:00.000-06:00

I can't believe you are One Years Old!

Your birthday was on the 27th, but unrelated Auntie over here has been busy!

It doesn't mean I love you any less.

Happy Birthday Handsom!

I can't wait to see what you'll learn next.

Ps. Thank you for making the biggest cake mess ever.

It made me super happy!

XO. Kyla

Amusement Park Adventure!

2011-08-18T17:17:00.000-06:00

On Tuesday we decided to go to the little Amusement Park thats about 2 minutes outside of the city; Called Calaway Park. It's kind of Flintstones meets rides?
It's interesting at best now that I'm a grownup, and I know I whined about the Price.
lol, I've turned into that girl. haha.

Honestly I haven't been in about 11 years if I really think about it.

I promised Selina that I would take some pictures of her little family while we were there. Mason is getting so big! His first birthday is actually on the 27 th of this month.

We went on most of the little kid rides that Mason was allowed on! He let out the biggest smiles on the Carousel, a boy after my own heart :)

Also Ryan and I ended up going on the Rollercoaster while Selina and Mason watched from the ground. We actually got to sit in the front of the coaster; my first time ever. Highlight for sure!

I'm off to sew some goodies for the shop, and might have some exciting news to share soon.

Have a lovely Thursday!

XO. Kyla

New Plush Camera, The Diana

2011-08-17T02:06:00.001-06:00

Finally it's here. My new Plush Camera.

The Diana.

These pictures really don't do it justice. I think I'm going to take some better ones tomorrow.

Its been in my sketch book, and now it's here. Yay!

The flash is very much my favorite part.

I hope you like the new addition!!

Ps. Speaking of camera's mine needs a tune up. Its not focusing very well at all.

I need to get this fixed asap.

XO. Kyla

Almost New Plush To The Shop!

2011-08-17T01:23:00.000-06:00

So this almost new Plush Sailboat is going to be making it's way into my shop
as a regular item starting in the fall! YAY!

The lovely Janel from Run With Scissors asked if I would donate an item during the "Push For Pita" fundraiser a long while ago now. Not only was I absolutely tickled pink that she asked me, I was also really excited to try out a new Plush that I had been dreaming of.

The plush boat below is the one I made for the fundraiser. I was in love.

A few days ago Janel had asked me if I could make her a very special Sailboat Plush. This little boat below is on it's way now! To take it's place along side some of the AMAZING toys she has collected and to match her new nursery.

I have several styles and theme's in the works and I'm excited to add some to the shop!

I hope you like the new, almost addition.

I do have another new Plush Camera on it's way too.

XO. Kyla

Newly Learned Things.

2011-08-12T23:41:00.000-06:00

Today I met up the Tyla and her lil bug Paige for some dinner.

Paige showed me two new things that she had learned since I last saw her a few weeks ago.

She learned how to make fart noises by blowing onto her arm. She decided to do that out of no where instead of coloring her menu. I laughed, obviously.

If you ask her where her nose, eyes, hands or tummy is she point. I asked her where her mouth was, and I got a full on hands smacked on the table lion stance. She didn't make any noise, but opened her mouth as wide as she could!

She is the sweetest.

I got lots of hugs and kisses before her and momma made their way home.

Happy Friday!

XO. Kyla

DIY Cupcake Stand

2011-08-11T10:30:00.085-06:00

I have been wanting to make my very own Cupcake Stand FOREVER!!!

Up until now I haven't found the right "vintage" type pieces to put this together.

I went to my local thrift store on Monday, and found the glass items in random areas and it all fell into place. The Robin's Egg Blue plates are really affordable ones from IKEA.

To make this stand I used:

2 Large/Medium sized Plates
1 Small sized Plate
2 Candle Vintage Candle Sticks
1 Glass Bowl (this piece is optional)
1 Tube of Glass bonding glue.

This base piece that I found was the perfect addition. However it's not necessary, I've seen many completed with just the plate as the bottom of the stand.

Add a good amount of glue to the base of each piece and press together. Grab a heavy item to place on top to add pressure and create a solid bond. Let each portion dry before adding the next level.

When you place the candle sticks make sure to put the small end facing down, as this is where you will be resting your desserts, and this allows for the most space. Leaving the base end up creates a larger surface area for the next level.

There you have your finished Cupcake stand!!

Feel free to load it up with Cupcakes, Goodies, Treats and Cute Things!

When you craft your own stand, try to find some pieces that reflect your own style and personality. There is no need to be matchy matchy; I just chose to go in that direction.

If you make a stand I would LOVE to see it!

Happy Crafting!

XO. Kyla

DIY Medicine Cabinet Makeover

2011-08-11T09:00:00.069-06:00

This DIY wasn't something I was planning on, but it ended up falling right into my lap!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again; ALWAYS check the "As Is" section at IKEA.

I found this White Metal Medicine Cabinet, for $5.00!!

It was marked "Damaged and Scratched" I couldn't find a mark.

On to the DIY!

Grab your Cabinet (or Makeove surface of choice)

Spraypaint

Masking Tape

Blocking Paper

Template

Tape down your template, and make sure all edges are laying flat to eliminate bleeding. Use your blocking paper to cover the rest of the surface that will remain unpainted, and to protect the surroundings.

If your surface is extra smooth give the area youre spraying a little run over with a piece

of sandpaper to give it something to grab onto.

Shake your spraypaint well, and add a few thin coats of paint; allowing to dry in between coats.

Set aside to dry!

Once the paint is set; remove your paper and template; display!

I may add this to my getting ready area, or my craft room, I haven't decided.

However if it was ever in my bathroom being that it is metal I think it would be great to use with magents too. Little notes, shopping lists oe inspiration photos for clothing hair and makeup.

I love my new (super affordable) anchored addition!

Happy Crafting.

XO. Kyla

Sweet Dreams

2011-08-10T22:50:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow keep a look out for two DIY's!

One of them is something I have been wanting to make for a long time, the other was a very

spur of the moment makeover.

See you tomorrow pretties.

XO. Kyla

Just Because...

2011-08-09T22:54:00.001-06:00

I was going to post at least one DIY today.

I had the first ready to go and realized I forgot an important item, oops.

So I moved on to the next, and everytime I would get set up it would start raining or hailing. Shenanigans I say!

Instead I leave you with a photo taken while watering the flowers on the deck (before the first rain shower) with a little extra love.

Here's to tomorrow!

XO. Kyla

Hair and New DIY's Coming Soon!

2011-08-08T23:50:00.000-06:00

Today my hair was a bed headed curly mop when I took it out of it's high bun this morning.

Conventiently this girl likes a good "big" hair do' so I wasn't upset.

Some friends and I went to see Tosh.O while he was on his comedy tour through Canada last night. I've been nursing a cold, and I laughed myself into a pretty solid cough that I'm rockin' today, still.

I have some orders I need to sew up!

Once those are done I have some new things to post about:

I have a new Plush Camera joining the collection soon! It's all cut out and staring at me, I will sew it together as soon as I can.

I have a few DIY's and Upcycles that I want to share. Some are from vintage pieces, some are things you might already have in your home. One is a super spur of the moment find that I grabbed up at Ikea today in the As Is section (my favorite place) that I'm going to make my own.

I also have some color stories that I want to photograph and share.

I hope everyone had a fantastic Monday!

XO. Kyla

Pretty Plum, and Some Vintage

2011-08-06T16:51:00.000-06:00

When I bit into this Plum, I was in love with the colors.

I had to take a picture right away, and then I finished it!

Vintage Federal Milk Glass Bowl

Vintage FP Children's Hospital

Vintage FP Play Family Camper

Vintage FP Mini Bus

Selina asked if I could make her a Custom Plush as a Wedding Gift.

I added a cute little custom label too.

XO. Kyla

Girliest Pink Cupcakes I have Ever Made!

2011-08-03T23:05:00.000-06:00

Selina got me some frosting flavor oils, and today I decided to try one out; Raspberry!

I made a vanilla cake, with a fresh Strawberry Puree' for the inside. Cream Cheese frosting with Raspberry flavoring. They were girly, and OH so yummy!

XO. Kyla

Pink Lemonade and Flamingos Of Course!

2011-08-01T01:10:00.001-06:00

This afternoon I sat around on the back deck, after a very unsuccessful thrifting trip I might add!

I decided a large glass of Pink Lemonade was in order as it was SUPER hot out today. As I was sipping I noticed that these ridiculous Pink Plastic Flamingos made their way into our garden.

Amazing! haha.

I supose I drank to having a much more productive day tomorrow!

XO. Kyla

Sleep? Hardly.

2011-07-28T21:56:00.000-06:00

Ps. I love Instagram.

You can find me on there as onelatenight

XO. Kyla

Cuteness At The Waterpark

2011-07-26T01:43:00.000-06:00

Kelly, Selina, Baby Mason and I went for a quick afternoon to this little outdoor waterpark just outside of the city. Mason of course charmed me to death with his cuteness. I haven't seen them in at least a month, so the visit was lovely!

I hope everyone had a lovely Monday!

XO. Kyla

Some New To You Vintage In the Shop

2011-07-15T15:37:00.000-06:00

1950's Electric Sewing Machine Attachments

1970's Singer Buttonholer Set

Cherry Bomb Mustache Clutch

Pumpkin Spice Melmac Set

Vintage Metal Camping Set

Brass Owl Trivet Set

Marigold Green Melmac Set

Vintage Fisher Price Frying Pan

Vintage Fisher Price Cash Register

Vintage Fisher Price Breakfast Set

Also I sewed this little cutie for good measure!

It's a Polaroid Gift Card Pocket.

Polaroid Gift Card Pocket

XO. Kyla

Winning At Everything.

2011-07-06T17:52:00.000-06:00

Honestly if you need a pick-me-up this site is amazing.

I haven't stopped laughing for the last 5 minutes.

Winning At Everything

I haven't been back to this site for a while and it's filled up with some gems.

Like this video. I have watched it about 3 times in a row now to the point of tearing up from laughter.

It has made my entire day.

XO. Kyla

Happy Canada Day!

2011-07-01T22:51:00.000-06:00

Today was a day filled with more trips to those home improvement type store.

We are renovating our bathrooms!

I also dyed my hair again a few days ago and finally got
a good cut, and some bangs.

Its a really dark red, not that you can really tell here lol

This isn't the greatest of shots but it gets the point across.

Potential bathroom colors, and my new 'do.

I can't wait for the fireworks to start. I'm going to try and watch them from my deck!

XO. Kyla

Dear Photograph!

2011-06-26T16:07:00.000-06:00

I just happened upon this site.

This is making me escape from my bed and T.V watching situation to go dig through childhood pictures.

A much better way to spend my day!

Pop on over to Dear Photograph. Take a picture of a past picture, and see if it ends up on the site.

Have a great trip down memory lane!

XO. Kyla

Instagram and PicFrame

2011-06-23T19:18:00.001-06:00

These are two of my favorite iphone apps!

I have had Instagram for a long time now, and honestly just Monday I realized I could follow people. So needless to say I was a little behind, and have been spending time searching and following streams.

If you have instagram id LOVE to follow along!

Let me know your screen name in the comment area, or find me on Instagram under Onelatenight (surprise surprise)

Also, I've been looking for a fun frame app for my pictures to combine a few together at once.

PicFrame is the best one I have found. It's .99 cents!

You have lots of combinations, corner options and colors!

Pretty fantastic!

I made this cute one of little miss Paige.

Have an apple pie kinda day!

XO. Kyla

I Phone Photo Dump!

2011-06-21T01:11:00.000-06:00

Today, I learned how to be the best Plumber I can be!

We had a pipe burst in our upstairs bathroom a week or two ago now. The leak and area below are now fixed up! We then proceeded to rip apart and renovate that bathroom

earlier then planned.

There is a bathtub in my hallway, and my closet is empty. Most of my tops are hanging on the WORST roll rack ever in

the middle of my room!

I can't wait for the plumbing, and walls to be done.

Most of all because it gets me closer to decorating eeeeek, and setting up my dads Fathers Day fish tank!

Anywho, here are some photos from the past week or two.

XO. Kyla

Fabric Front Plush Cameras - Available Now!

2011-06-19T14:12:00.001-06:00

Saying "That took forever" is an understatement!

I finally finished listing all 68 Fabric Front Plush Cameras.

They are all up in my shop in the Plush Section of my shop.

So if you happen to be looking for a Plush Camera as a gift, or have been pondering picking one up for a while, now is totally the time. There are LOTS!

Over the next week there will also be some new Gift Card Pockets, Pinwheels and Onesies going up into the shop for the summer!

XO. Kyla

Love you Guys!

2011-06-19T12:50:00.003-06:00

This is our first picture, all together; ever!

lol this pretty much explains it all

hahaha

XO. Kyla

Happy Fathers Day!

2011-06-19T11:11:00.000-06:00

Happy Fathers Day, Dad!

Thank you for everything that you do.

I hope you love your new giant fish tank; that I may or may have not almost dropped last night while trying to secretly wrap it. Shhhhhhh

XO. Kyla

Pirate Ship Cakes, and Birthdays!

2011-06-18T19:30:00.002-06:00

A few of us ladies went over to Selina's house today for a little impromptu Birthday Party Surprise!

I brought along this cake, It turned out pretty awesome I must say.

Making the waves out of icing on the tray was my favorite part hands down!

There was help to blow out the candles, supervised sparklers and of course BUBBLES!

Ya for Birthday's!
Happy Birthday Selina <3

XO. Kyla

99 Problems...and a bitch ain't one.

2011-06-15T20:50:00.000-06:00

Ive tried to post this SO many times in the last few months.

You tube just hasn't been working with me just for this video.

I love LOVE this cover.

He had me at the Banjo. mmm

Ok back to listing!

XO. Kyla

Fabric Front Plush Camera's - Soon To Be Listed!

2011-06-15T18:50:00.000-06:00

Ok a day late, but that is pretty good cause

usually I get distracted haha.

So Im going to post a few peeks. They won't have links yet as they aren't up on Etsy yet; but I'm going to be working

on that right after this :)

So 340 Pictures edited. That means:

68 Plush Lovies will be listed at some point!

I have about 10 more cut and ready to sew as well.

Along with more Camera Gift Card Pockets, Pinwheels and Custom Onesies!

The Onesies were special that I did as an extra for the show specifically, so we'll see how those go. I have 41 of those to photograph later, as well as the vintage

taking over my craft room!

So now for some pictures! This is only a few obviously :)

I hope ya'll like em'

Dinner time, then listing!

XO. Kyla

Its A New Day!

2011-06-14T10:53:00.000-06:00

So my quick brush with being a little crafting discouraged
has come and gone!

Now I'm in the process of of getting all set up to list some of the cutest Cameras I think I have ever made if I do say so myself.

I was in my backyard looking at my favourite tree that had just bossomed and I noticed some rotten unbloomed berries. It made me feel like that tree was having my kinda day haha.

Sometimes your surrounded with opportunity, and you concentrate on one little hiccup.

Those berries, along with my "woe is me" moment

are both in the trash!

I'll be back soon today with some updates of whats popping up in the shop this week!

Have a wonderful day!

XO. Kyla

First Craft Show

2011-06-12T23:20:00.001-06:00

So first off I'll start by saying at least my table was kinda cute.

I had been getting ready for this show for over a month, and it all happened on Saturday.

I pulled an all nighter the night before just because I was nervous and wanted to be really ready.

The day started with some lovely friends coming to visit and take part in my first show ever. I love you guys for being amazing, and getting some cute goodies for the little ones in your lives <3

That is where it all went down hill haha.

The weather was terrible, and that put a HUGE dent in the amount of people that showed up.

They were giving away 150 "goodie bags" halfway through the day and were giving out about 2-3 per family as I was told after. So they estimated hundreds and about 60-70 attended; in 8 hours.

All of the trade table seemed to take the majority of the attention as they had huge give aways.

The few craft tables that were there got lots of "awe your stuff is so cute" and that was about it.

I learned really quickly that this just wasn't my scene.

Needless to say it was a learning experience, and it REALLY made me appreciate Etsy and all of the amazing shoppers I have had over the last few years :)

So with that being said I have LOTS of Plush Cameras with Fabric fronts to add to the shop over the next few days, along with lots of cute kid friendly vintage!

I hope everyone loves them!!

XO. Kyla

Garage Sales!

2011-06-06T23:38:00.000-06:00

This weekend was filled with with Garage Sale goodness.

4 of us ladies grabbed some of our unwanted stuff and tried our best to give it to other people haha.

I'll have more pics of that later.

I'm back to the final week of crafting before the show

on June 11th.

I have two cute pics to share. Selinas MIL has a cute little

pug named Katie that I love.

I also got an accidental pic of Mason and I.

Hes just the cutest!

XO. Kyla

Pirate Ship, Mall Style.

2011-06-01T22:07:00.001-06:00

Today two of my lovely friends got me out of the house today.

I have been crafting non stop, and this was a

very welcomed and needed break.

You guys are the best!

During this little outing to the new (way too huge) mall in my neck of the woods, I convinced them to take a few pictures of the kiddos on the Pirate Ship ride.

This turned into us finding a loonie to turn it on.

Moms and babies loaded in, it made my entire day.

This ride was WAY more intense than any of us expected. They held on flailing around, while like 40 other shoppers seemed to appear out of no where to watch.

I was laughing pretty hard.

During the ride however I snapped a few pictures. This was my absolute fave. The babies could really care less, the moms; embarrassed happiness!

I think they both look gorgeous!!

Love you ladies and babies!

XO. Kyla

Sneak Peek Of Cuteness!

2011-05-30T03:07:00.000-06:00

So it's just after 3:00 am.

I'm finishing up an extra project of goodies that I'm going to be bringing with me to the Mom and Tot Fair on June 11th.

I wanted my table to be a little more "kid" related. Even though I think the Plush Cameras can go either way really.

I just wanted something extra.

I have had all of the products ready to go from the beginning, but I wanted to make sure I did all of the Cameras First!

I just did one of the designs and snapped a quick Iphone pic.

I have 4 more designs that I'm going to iron on now to be ready for edge sewing tomorrow!

"Lets get down to business"

Sweet Dreams!

XO. Kyla

Veer: Clockbusters, and some Ramblings.

2011-05-28T21:49:00.000-06:00

Hello Lovelies!

Oh gosh, I have been "sew" busy putting together Plush Cameras for the Craft show on June 11th.

I have 30 stuffed, and another 30 unstuffed with a few more to go.

I ran out of polyfil, but thankfully I found the biggest bags ever! So of course I grabbed up two just incase!

Also last night a pipe burst in our house.

We had to turn the water off until today when the

plumber came to fix it up.

Thank goodness, but we are down a bathroom now haha.

What I really came on to share was this AMAZING game.

If you watch movies this is the game for you!

Veer: Clockbusters

Honestly it is SO addicting. You get to see three pictures and from those hints guess what movie they might be describing.

So much fun!

Go play! Really :)

XO. Kyla

Wide Angle Art Show

2011-05-18T13:30:00.001-06:00

My mom had her yearly class art show last night.

Congats mom your pieces were amazing!

Also I finally got to try out my new wide angle lens attachment outside from Photojo

I love it!

Also that I get to wear my favorite pair of Bow Flats now that the weather is looking up!

Yay!

Ok back to sewing haha.

XO. Kyla

Sew Cute, Sew Slow, Sew Sleepy

2011-05-13T11:47:00.001-06:00

All I have been doing lately is sewing Plush Cameras for my upcoming Mom and Tot Show sale!

Ive gone out a few times to visit my favorite baby mamas, and tried to bring some to sew while there too.

I really hope I end up getting enough completed to make enough of an impact! Ive been sewing forever, and needless to

say I'm really stressed out.

I also have all of the goodies that I want to add to my table to make it whimsical and fun.

I also got my first bunch of Business Cards in the Mail. They were really fun to design and see printed out.

Front:

Back:

XO. Kyla

Ps. YAY Blogger is back!

I hope everyone has a lovely day <3

Happy Mail From Jones Soda

2011-05-13T11:07:00.000-06:00

I got a super fun letter in the mail from Jones Soda yesterday.

I submitted a bunch of photos last year some time, and a few were actually selected as staff picks.

I thought that was pretty cool.

The letter let me know that one of my photos was actually chosen and is now printed on Root Beer flavored

bottles in circulation now!

Conveniently I love Root Beer. Match Made!

They sent me some of the actual labels in the mail as well, just incase I never find a bottle as they do not tell you were your bottles are actually delivered. So let the scavenger hunt begin!

If any of my amazing readers happens to see a bottle I would love love LOVE to have one and would pay for all of the mailing costs etc to have it delivered :) Just let me know if you see one.

This was the actual photo they picked:

Pretty neato if I do say so myself!

XO. Kyla

Love.

2011-05-01T12:38:00.001-06:00

Selina and I took her little man to the park yesterday for a quick few shots as the sun was setting.

They are both pretty fantastic!

Happy Sunday.

I'm back to sewing Plush Cameras.

XO. Kyla

Exciting News On The Crafting Front...

2011-04-25T10:29:00.000-06:00

I've been waiting a for a few weeks to see if I was accepted into a really high traffic Mom and Tots show in June. I got the approval over the weekend and have been over the moon. The show is in June. Even thought it's a month away, I feel like I'm in a rush already!

This is my first in person sale experience. I'm going to be bringing as many Plush Cameras as I can make from now until then. I have been trying to do them in steps. I finished cutting out each different camera last night. Finally. This quick phone pic doesn't quite do it justice. There is 100 different cameras layed out across the floor. Phew!

I did find some super cute fabric to use for them, and to add to my collection of cuties.

So this weekend Easter was celebrated with family, Cameras were cut, Chocolate was eaten, and now I'm back to sewing!

I hope everyone has a lovely Monday!

XO. Kyla

Happy Easter

2011-04-24T13:26:00.000-06:00

Happy Easter weekend lovlies!

I'll be back with some fun news soon <3

XO. Kyla

Happy Birthday Tyla!

2011-04-19T22:12:00.000-06:00

My friend Tyla had her birthday yesterday!

She is actually the mommy of little miss Paige who

you see on here from time to time.

It was a lovely day.

We did some shopping, lunching, relaxing, playing,

dinner, cake and scrapbooking!

Plans changed and I didn't know I was going over
yesterday until about 9pm the night before.

I got right into bake mode.

I finally got to use my "cakewich" silicone bake pan.

It turned out super cute, and tasted amazing!

I filled it with a whipped peanut butter frosting, slightly
warmed raspberry jam and slices of banana.

I made sure it wasn't too rich so Paige could dive in too :)

I also picked up some cute little rainboots for Paige. They were in her easter basket, but they were too cute, we brought them out just for a quick peek early!

Happy Birthday Beautiful!

XO. Kyla

New Stripes!

2011-04-11T01:18:00.000-06:00

Just making some cute things tonight, a little sneak peek.

I'm feeling stripes this spring!

XO. Kyla

Shop Update - Vintage and Housewares

2011-04-08T00:03:00.000-06:00

I'm feeling rusty!

It honestly took me ALL day to update the items below.

haha such is life I suppose.

More to come soon!!

Country Fresh Pinstripe Napkin Rings

Vintage Avocado Pyrex Mugs

Bright Deco Daisy Plates

Happy UnBirthday Tea Set

Vintage Glass Doctors Office Jars

Key Lime Pie Melamine Mugs

Vintage Fisher Price Cry Baby Bear

Vintage Soehnle Scale

Metal Owl Candle Holder

Vintage Fisher Price Little Snoopy

Cuter Than A Tin Can Mugs

Vintage Fisher Price Prancy Pony

Afternoon Tea Party Set

Bright Yellow vintage Mugs

Vintage Fisher Price Queen Buzzy Bee

Phew! I hope some of these goodies brighten your day!

XO. Kyla

Oh Bath Time, and a little update.

2011-04-06T01:56:00.001-06:00

Cutest little family ever!

Mason had his first attempt at the non infant bath last week or so.

He seemed to be a pretty happy camper about it all!

I've been really occupied by taking inventory of my entire craft room. This was much more time consuming than I had originally thought.

I've also been working on listing for new vintage for the shop, and a very fun inspired look for a new handmade update too. Expect some very bold colors, patterns and whimsy of course.

I'll be back with regular updates soon!

XO. Kyla

I Spy With My Little Eye...

2011-03-30T23:04:00.001-06:00

Vintage Wallpaper!

I hit the jackpot big time.
Full rolls of gorgeous vintage wallpaper.

I pretty much squeeled when I found them nestled
on a dresser while thrifting today.

I haven't been thrifting in about a month.
So this was a lovely welcome back gift!

Pretty Pretty!

XO. Kyla

A Classical Cover by Aston

2011-03-17T13:53:00.001-06:00

I adore them.

They take songs, and give them a classical spin. I'm sure many of you have heard of this group of students from Australia by now, but if you haven't you should take a listen!

I LOVE it!

Together they make the covers sound so amazingly powerful!

Here are some of my faves.

These were actually really hard to choose. Check out the Astonmusic channel here.

XO. Kyla

What I Did On My Birthday...

2011-03-16T01:09:00.001-06:00

Via my I Phone!

It was pretty mellow.

I drove to Banff in the morning to take some pictures. I walked around, got some candy and enjoyed the weather.

The drive was lovely!

When I got home I went out for Dinner with my family, and then to see Little Red Riding Hood in theaters. Blew out the candles when I got home, and then hopped into bed.

XO. Kyla

3.14. It's my Birthday. 27 Before 28.

2011-03-14T02:03:00.001-06:00

1. Become Debt Free.

2. Lose at least 50 Pounds.

3. Go on a Road Trip, with someone or alone.

4. Reach 200 sales in my etsy shop.

5. Find a new job because I need one, then work

towards finding one I love.

6. Expand My Camera and Lens collection.

7. Continue taking pictures, but display more!

8. When Debt Free, start saving

specifically for a new place.

9. Work towards creating a bound coffee

table book of my photography.

10. Create at least five new or revamped versions of Plush items in my shop.

11. Work towards having my own table at a

large local craft show.

12. See the Life-size Dollhouse in

Manitoba, Canada.

13. Wear something other than a hoodie everyday.

14. Write down and compose a collection of

my favourite recipes.

15. Create some color story photo collections.

16. Color every picture in a brand

new Coloring Book.

17. Create little note cards and leave them

in random areas to brighten someone's day throughout this year.

18. Leave my hair naturally curly more often.

19. Read at least 3 Books.

20. Eat Breakfast as many mornings as I can!

21. Maybe try and go out on a date, maybe.

22. Clean out and organize my craft room, again.

23. Wear makeup more often, cause you never

know who you'll run into!

24. Drink more Tea.

25. Go Camping!

26. Be the best "Unrelated Auntie" to the most

wonderful little ones ever!

27. Be extra positive when ever I can, to make up for the days that I'm low.

Here's to being 27, be gentle hehe.

XO. Kyla

So Random!

2011-03-13T01:39:00.000-07:00

So my brother and I stayed in tonight, and decided to rent a movie off of the PVR.

I was looking through the Horror section, and came across this gem.

I made Kurtis go pose beside Eddie Murphy.

I laughed for a good while.

Such a weirdo tonight. lol

Hope you had a lovely evening!

XO. Kyla

Tumblr?

2011-03-09T21:44:00.001-07:00

Happy Wednesday!

So today I decided to hop on Tumblr and create an account. It's pretty cute! I love all of the fun videos, pictures and quotes!

Also I love how you can ask questions.

So does anyone have a Tumblr account, and what are

some of your favourite daily reads?

I'd love to hear about them so I can check them out too!

So if you have an account feel free to find me, I'm here OneLateNight and I'll add you back :)

Next stop is Pinterest as I have put it off long enough haha.

XO. Kyla

I Spy With My Little Eye...

2011-03-08T17:15:00.000-07:00

Secrets.

Secrets that are hidden inside apples to be exact!

My favorite shape ever, a star.

Also as a side note, I got a mandolin at the home show a few weekends ago and finally got around to using it.

It made the best slices ever.

I'm addicted.

Tonight I'm making Porkchops, with Apple and

Curry Basmati rice.

Yummers.

XO. Kyla

Happy Birthday Janelle!

2011-03-06T15:54:00.002-07:00

She is seriously one of the most amazingly
wonderful girls that I know.

She is genuine, motivating, beautiful and just hilarious.

I pretty much adore her to bits.

Her birthday was actually yesterday, but I was SO busy
with this Gala that I helped out with that I just didn't
have time to post.

I heart you big time!

XO. Kyla

It's My Birth Month!

2011-03-01T01:11:00.000-07:00

Today Is the first day of my birth month!

The countdown to my 27th birthday begins.

I don't know if I'm ready to be another year older just yet.

March 14th will be here quick I'm sure.

Happy March Everyone!

XO. Kyla

Bringing Back Pen Pals!

2011-02-23T22:06:00.000-07:00

Today I ran to the mail box, and was greeted with the

same old junk mail and bills.

It makes the little trip across the street not nearly as

fun as it could be!

It really was just miraculously boring.

So I thought since I have SO much fun stuff in my craft room, having some penpals would be the bestest idea ever :) We can write, send fun prints, crafted goodies, fabric, paper packs...

Anything!

So above is my shop mailing address.

If anyone wants to send some fun stuff back and forth to brighten up our mailboxes feel free to send me a little sumthin' sumthin' and I'll send you some goodies right back!

I promise they will be extra cute!

So if you do happen to send something my way I shall give you a BIG thank you in advance!

In the package/letter let me know some of your favourite things to do, colors, activities, crafts, etc too just so I can send you some goodies that you will actually love!

Because lets face it, I love surprises <3 and I hope you do too.

XO. Kyla

I Spy With My Little Eye...

2011-02-23T02:43:00.000-07:00

Little Miss P.

She is so cute.

I have never seen her make this face before.

I watched her while her mom was out for a few hours last week.

This was the snack that made her oh so happy!

I want to squish her cheeks <3

XO. Kyla

Imagination, shot down.

2011-02-18T20:29:00.000-07:00

Source

Today I ran to the mall really quick, and as I was walking back to my car I witnessed a conversation.

This father was holding his little girls hand, she

couldn't have been more than 4.

She was wearing the cutest little Pea Coat with a hood.

She stopped and put up her hood.

She looked at her dad and said "There, now I look like Little Red Riding Hood" and smiled SO big.

Her father re takes her hand and said

"No you don't, your coat isn't even red; it's Burgundy"

She just put her head down.

I wanted to die inside!!!!

It made me so sad and frustrated.

What a crummy thing to say.

Poor little one.

I hope everyone has a lovely Friday, and dreams big no matter what people say!

XO. Kyla

Plush Camera Give Away!! Tangerine Dream

2011-02-17T02:16:00.000-07:00

Hello Lovelies!!

Around Christmas time I had the pleasure of making Alycia from The Curious Pug a Custom Plush Camera.

Somewhere from my home to hers, the package wasn't noted as recieved so it looked as if it didn't arrive. Oh dear! I quickly made her a new one that arrived, thank goodness.

It turns out the original was at the post office the whole time! So all you lucky duckies have a chance to win the original plush over on Alycia's Blog.

SO! If you would like a chance to win the Plush Camera above pop on over to the Felt Camera Giveaway. Read our silly story, and find out all of the ways you can submit an entry!

Good luck everyone!

Contest closes on Feb, 19th @ 9:00 pm, and is open to US Residents.

Thank you so much Alycia for giving away your

cameras long lost twin!

XO. Kyla

Happy Valentines Day!

2011-02-14T22:58:00.001-07:00

Today was like any other day, except it included cupcakes

delivered door to door by yours truely :)

I made 2 different yummy cupcakes:

Purple Cream Cheese on Vanilla with poprocks on top for a little bite.

Butter Cream on Vanilla with a Strawberry Cream Cheese filling.

I also made some photo valentines to go with the cupcakes for my lovelies!

I hope everyone had a day filled with love!

XO. Kyla

Something Funny I Love...

2011-02-14T01:14:00.000-07:00

I'll be back with a real Valentines post later, cause I'm making cupcakes.

However in the mean time, I love this video.

I actually did the laughing so hard it went silent laugh.

Spectacular!

Happy Giggles.

XO. Kyla

I Spy With My Little Eye..

2011-02-12T19:36:00.000-07:00

Little Milestones.

M had his first taste of rice cereal this week.

This face pretty much describes it all.

"but mommy, it's all gone?!"

His parents are so lucky, he's adorable.

This just makes me giggle uncontrollably!

Happy Saturday.

XO. Kyla

Some Of My Favourite Words

2011-02-10T09:04:00.000-07:00

I drive around my city a lot!

Truth be told I really like driving. I also like singing in my car...but that's not what this is about haha.

I realized as I was driving around this week that there are several really random words that I just love saying.

I caught myself giggling about them, these are a few.

haha I also really think it works best if you use a very stereotypical "rich person"

accent like your wearing a monocle and top hat.

Happy Giggles!

XO. Kyla

Sending Some Love - Via My Etsy Shop

2011-02-09T00:28:00.000-07:00

So being that it's February I thought I would do a big markdown to make way for some new items.

I also permanently marked down my Plush Goodies!

Just my way of sending out a little love, from me to you.

Also everyone else in my house would *love* if I cleared stock so it's not all in their way haha. It's spilling out of my craft room at a crazy rate. My car back seat is also full of stuff, but that is helping slightly with the icy roads haha. So really that just means there is lots of stuff waiting to pop into the shop!

So follow this link to myEtsy Shop and hop on over to the SALE section. I also changed up shipping on all items it's much lower too; as some didn't get changed since Christmas express mail. Oopsie!

Mucho Love.

XO. Kyla

I Spy With My Little Eye..

2011-02-05T18:13:00.000-07:00

Pure adorableness!

M and P on their second meeting ever.

I want to squeeze them both.

They are the cutest, and melt my heart.

My friends make the cutest babies ever <3

Also as a total side note, I dyed my hair really dark again last night.

It's like REALLY dark in person, and way more red lol.

The curl makes it look so short too, it's really mid way down my back :)

Happy Saturday!

XO. Kyla

The Push For Pita!

2011-02-02T22:00:00.000-07:00

If you haven't already heard February is dubbed

"The Push For Pita".

The lovely Janel from the Blog Run With Scissors has mad it so. This is the link to all of the info about Pita and a couples quest to adopt. However I'm sure if you have found my blog, you already know who Janel is haha.

She was kindly asking for some Bloggers and Etsy sellers to donate an item to her shop. The item would be sold and the money would be placed into the adoption fund for Pita. <3

I grabbed my idea note book and pulled out an idea that was going to create for Spring!

So it's a little early, but for a GREAT cause :)

The Plush Sail Boat

So, I hope you love it!

If you love it enough pop over to Janels Etsy Shop

and grab it up for a great cause!

XO. Kyla

Snow Day Cupcakes!

2011-02-02T13:07:00.000-07:00

I have been catching up on blogs non stop this morning and most of what I have been reading is that everyone is snowed in, blizzards and just general coldness.

In Calgary we are very used to being covered in snow for the better part of the year. We consider -15 a normal "nice" day in the winter haha. We usually hit during the worst of the times -40.

Today there is the usual pounds of snow on the

ground, but it's sunny and crisp.

I decided to make some cupcakes to add a little yummy warmth to everyone's computer screens!

Stay warm and cozy!

XO. Kyla

So Get Your Legs Flexin' and Your Hands T-Rexin'

2011-01-30T21:31:00.000-07:00

haha this made me laugh last night.

Thanks Lonely Island!

Happy Giggles!

XO. Kyla

I Spy With My Little Eye...

2011-01-29T11:04:00.000-07:00

Trouble in the skies...

Uh Ohs! Now we have about 5 cm of new snow and counting.

Boo.

Happy Saturday!

XO. Kyla

I caved! You can find me somewhere new, too!

2011-01-29T03:18:00.000-07:00

So over the last few months I have had a few shoppers

asking if I had a Facebook page.

I sat on the thought of it for a while. I do have my own personal one, but never had one for OneLateNight.

I seemed to have jumped on that bandwagon

later than most too! oopsie.

So very late on Thursday night I created a Facebook page.

OneLateNight Handmade and Vintage Its definitely still a work in progress, but I'm getting the majority of it set up and kinda appealing hehe.

So if you happen to have facebook, and wanted to pop over to the page and click that little "like" button.

I would be the happiest peach on the planet <3

I made my mom click it today so I didn't feel

like such a loser haha.

Putting myself out there like this makes me nervous.

On the FB page:

I'm going to be Posting my "I spy with my little eye" photos.
Giveaways
Some fun games and questions!
Photo albums of items For and Sold on Etsy
Some fun videos

because I treated myself to this beauty...

So that is that!

Have a lovely saturday kiddos <3

XO. Kyla

Do you Love Polaroids...and Winning Things?

2011-01-29T02:37:00.000-07:00

Hello cookies!

I hope you all had a lovely friday to start off your weekend!

.....So back to winning things and polaroids <3

More specifically would you like to win this Polaroid Plush?

I was contacted by the lovely Jen from kreatid photography + design for a little contest giveaway.

Hop on over to her website here to play along and submit a photo of something that brings back a special memory for you.

Super easy, and so so fun :)

So just putting the idea out there to my lovely readers.

That i'm giving away goodies!

Happy early early Saturday morning

XO. Kyla

New Posting Theme.

2011-01-23T18:27:00.000-07:00

So I should be back and around much more often again. November and December were so beyond busy I think

I'm finally recovered haha.

I thought of a new posting theme over the holidays

that I wanted to start for the new year.

It's called "I Spy With My Little Eye"

It's going to take over my random 365 days posts.

Cause we all know I did so *well* with that lol.

So basically it's still going to be pictures of normal everyday life and cute things. However it will be something about the picture that jumps out to me might it be a color, shape, feeling or just a moment in time.

This seems much more my style. I also used to LOVE

playing this game when I was little.

So heres to adapting my childhood and working it into my somewhat grown up life.

Happy Sunday!

XO. Kyla

I Spy With My Little Eye...

2011-01-22T20:58:00.000-07:00

Something that is Whimsical.

Love It! My Craft room desk just looks so nostalgic right now :)

Happy Saturday!

XO. Kyla

I Spy With My Little Eye...

2011-01-19T11:05:00.000-07:00

Something that is Red.

XO. Kyla

Sheena and Mark are Engaged!

2011-01-05T22:41:00.017-07:00

I posted a sneak peek last week of some pictures I
took for their engagement.

They are going to use them for themselves and some for
their save the dates.

This is how Mark proposed on Halloween...

It was carved into a pumpkin. I die of cuteness!

Here are some of my favourites <3

They were troopers! It was SO SO cold. Like Minus 20.

We went until they were cold, and until I

couldn't feel my fingers anymore.

Such is life in Calgary winter.

They are adorable and I'm beyond happy for them!

XO. Kyla

Backtracking A Little Bit...

2011-01-03T23:30:00.001-07:00

Oopsie. I never actually did a Christmas recap.

So I'm going to do a quick picture post just showing some

lovely festive cheer.

For the entire month of December I was so busy. I ran on about 3 hours of sleep per night, but spent as much time as I could with some lovely families, who happen to have turned into amazing friends who used to be coworkers. I have been SO fortunate to spend more time with them this year then I ever have been able to. I'm also really glad they didn't care that I was usually totally bedheaded when I showed up haha.

This Group of pictures are some fun memories

of just my December.

Babies, Firsts, Families, Sleepless Nights, Crafts, Goodies

and lots of Driving!

I got the cupcakes in a Jar idea from Cakies

I got the blank printable labels for the jars

from How About Orange

I have so many mason jars leftover this year and I am

going to do something cute with them and throw them up in the shop :)

I hope you enjoyed my super cute filled month!

XO. Kyla

Happy First Birthday Paige

2011-01-02T01:15:00.000-07:00

Oh dear how this year flew by!

Litte Miss Paige turned one today, January 1st baby.

17 Days Old

One Year!! In her birthday outfit with mommy.

Skull print!. I love it.

Kisses with daddy after cake clean up!

Being Very dainty with the cake eating.

That was actually our bad!

We put the cake in the fridge and forgot to let it get back

to room temp lol.

Here is the cake I made her.

"Pink" Velvet and Vanilla giant cupcake.

All organic and only a touch of sugar when absolutely necessary.

All of the rest was made with Raspberry Puree, and Fresh Berries.

It was actually really good!

Then her gift.

Mommy wanted her to have her very own plush camera!

Happy birthday little bug!

Smooches.

XO. Kyla

Happy New Year!!

2010-12-31T23:06:00.000-07:00

Yes I am home at 11:02 pm on New Years Eve....

I did just hang out with the family.

Went to dinner and saw TRON for the second time.

Awesome.

Now I have to make a Birthday Cake for a little miss who turns the big ONE tomorrow, and play some Rock Band obviously.

I do have a little shindig I can run off to just to yell happy new year and all that jazz, but I can't lie... Someone there is a bit of a "B" and I don't really want my new year to start off with that.

Just saying.

Plus I didn't wash my hair today haha.

So to all my lovelies here; near and far.

I wish you the most wonderful evening doing whatever you want on the last moments of 2010.

Mega Smooches!

XO. Kyla

Morning!!

2010-12-30T10:17:00.000-07:00

I'm slowly but surely catching up today.

I'm going to go meet a friend for lunch, and get in some after Christmas thrifting in while I make my

way to the other end of the city.

It snowed really bad again the other night so the roads are crappy, and making me a little grumpy haha.

I have some pictures to post from our little family christmas along with some goodies.

I have a list of things I need to get done today:

Thrift

Post Office

Figure Out My Cell Phone Plan

Edit Engagement Photos

Sew a Plush Camera

Groccery Shopping for Cake Supplies

Here is a sneak peek of two of the photos from the shoot I did a few weeks ago for a friend who got engaged to her boyfriend on Halloween. He Carved "Will you marry me" into a pumpkin. Adorable.

I'll do a dedicated post later today, I just have to

get out of here haha.

Happy Thursday!

XO. Kyla

Be Back Tonight or Thursday!

2010-12-28T16:36:00.001-07:00

I have been SO busy over the last few weeks of December. For the last 2 days I have just layed in my bed napped and watched tv to catch up on some much needed sleep!

I had a few giveaways planned for December that clearly didn't happen so I'm going to try and do a variation of them this week. Unfortunatley life just got too crazy.

I have a bunch more stuff to list on my ETSY too :)

Take care cookies! I'll be back later!

XO. Kyla

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T14:35:00.000-07:00

I have been away for so long it seems.

I'll be back more in January, these last few weeks
have been crazy busy!

To all of my lovelies I wish you the most wonderful holiday!

I hope how ever you spend it you are happy,
healthy and most of all loved.

XO. Kyla